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My name is Scott Lindsey. Recently, one of my friend's father passed away very suddenly. In trying to get things in order at the estate, my friend found this radio in storage that his father had many years ago, that belonged to his grandfather originally. They are thinking that it worked when his father had it in the house, but they aren't for 100% certain. He would like to possibly look into restoring it to preserve it for the family, if it were worth restoring. Can anyone give any idea on the year and make of this radio, and a possible value as it is now? I know that the value depends on whether it's in working condition or not, but we would like a range so he can decide whether he wants to proceed with the restoration or not. We know it is a Scott radio with a Warrington cabinet, but that's about all we know right now. Any insight would be much appreciated, and most helpful.

Thank you so much!!

 

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This is one of the more desirable combinations, an early Philharmonic chassis in the Warrington console.  Restored and working it has a value in the range of $2500 to $4000.  Do not plug this set in until after it has been checked out by someone having experience with electrical restoration of high tube count radios.  If not properly checked, powering this set up may result in substantial and expensive damage to major electronic components (power transformer, speaker).  Several members here are willing to conduct electronic restoration of Scott chassis but the cost of this service for the 30-tube Philharmonic will be around $1000 plus parts and shipping both ways.

1937-38 would be the year.  This is the first version of the Philharmonic.    It looks like it has some minor veneer issues.  If it is cleaned up, restored and in nice overall condition, I would agree that $4000 would be the top end.  It is probably $2000 in the present condition if complete (we have not seen a rear photo). 

I agree that it is about $1000 for restoration provided no major parts need to be replaced, and that wouldn't include a  chassis cleaning and waxing of the chrome.  Very labor intensive. 

Where are you located?

Thanks so much to you both for the information. It is much appreciated.

We are about 20 miles north of Bowling Green, KY. Near Mammoth Cave National Park.

The Philharmonic is a very high end, high fidelity radio, introduced 1937.  Some consider the Scott Philharmonic the greatest radio ever built - lots of leading edge technology incorporated. They were custom built to order.

In addition to the 24 tube receiver, there should also be a big 6 tube power supply below and a 15 inch pedestal auditorium speaker, and maybe the pair of optional tweeters. Do post a rear photo.

The tweeter set was optional for true high fidelity sound, which then is nearly a match for 1950's hi-fi quality, But as Norman warned, do not plug it in to "see if it works"  because there are parts way past their design life whose failure may cause considerable electrical damage. Seek a electrical restoration by a competent, knowledgable person which you are not likely today to locate in any Radio-TV repair service business. It is fair to say that, today, the necessary knowledge and expertise is in the hands of hobbyists such as some on this website.

Please post the serial number of your Scott radio for our data base and production research project. It will be one or two alpha letters followed by a 3 digit number on a metal tag on the rear of the receiver.

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